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• As an Associate, you will support senior team members to deliver the risk agenda and steadily take on ownership as you grow: Risk Frameworks & Governance -Coordinate inputs for RCSA cycles (risk identification, control evidence, action tracking) and maintain high quality documentation. -Support Operational Risk Governance forums by preparing packs, capturing decisions, and following through on actions. Resilience & Controls -Assist with BCP activities (e.g., plan updates, testing logistics, result capture) and liaise with partners on remediation items. -Help monitor control health across areas such as Information Security, Third Party Risk, and Fraud Risk, escalating inconsistencies to seniors. Reporting & Insight -Prepare recurring risk reporting (metrics, dashboards, packs) using Excel/PowerPoint; help QA numbers and narrative for consistency and clarity. -Track issues and incidents in firm systems, ensuring statuses, owners, and timelines are current and accurate. Stakeholder Support -Partner with Finance teams and second line counterparts (e.g., Operational Risk, Compliance) to gather inputs and resolve queries. -Contribute to process improvements by documenting pain points and suggesting practical changes to streamline work. What You Bring -Experience in non financial risk, internal control, audit, assurance, or a Finance/Operations role with risk exposure (Financial Services preferred). -Foundations: Working knowledge of one or more of: operational risk concepts, RCSA, issues/incidents, or resilience/BCP. -Execution: Strong organisation and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines. -Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; confident preparing slides and summarizing messages for different audiences. -Tools: Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word; familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or ServiceNow is a plus. Progress toward a relevant qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus, not required. Unfortunately we're unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role because it doesn't meet the government's requirements for Skilled Worker visas. We would only be able to offer you this role if you can demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK. LI-DM1 #LI-Hhybrid We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Speak to our recruitment team to find out more. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.